Cream takes the place of butter in these irresistible biscuits.

Makes 18 biscuits.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1pound onions, peeled, cut into1/2-inch dice
  • 3tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2tablespoons olive oil6bacon slices, coarsely chopped3 3/4cups all purpose flour
  • 2tablespoons baking powder
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2teaspoon salt
  • 3cups chilled whipping cream
  • 1large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix onions, herbs, and oil in bowl. Spread on large rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until golden, stirring twice, about 30 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.

    Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

    Blend flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Mix in bacon and half of roasted onion mixture. Mix in cream, tossing just until dry ingredients are evenly moistened; do not overmix. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Knead for 5 turns to combine well. Shape into 18-inch-long log. Cut crosswise into eighteen 1-inch-thick rounds. Arrange rounds on baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Brush each with glaze; top each with some of remaining onion mixture, pressing to adhere.

    Bake biscuits until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.